TOP 10 LATTE ART MISTAKES and how to fix them: Part 2

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video, or any of my content, please take a moment to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment! Thank you, sincerely.

[@Stan_sprinkle]

After you do the first pour to lay the base, is it generally a bad idea to swirl your milk after that? I’ve tried doing that occasionally, and it always seems to result in me getting no design. But with my amateur skills it could be due to other factors and just a coincidence that those pours were a fail. I just have had this gut instinct that maybe re-incorporating the milk will help me lay down a better design but maybe that’s not true?

[@LanceHedrick]

Yeah. Swirling after separates the foam a bit. People do this who are trying to do dry foam technique. I wouldn't recommend for flow technique

[@Jarle1510]

Me: "wow, I nailed that!" Lance: "Terrible terrible terrible"

[@krishnachalla8442]

Lance trying real hard to make "bad" pours which still look so good 🙈. Loved this series, thank you Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Thanks so much! The support is massive.

[@AaronBjorklund]

Yeah! I’d love to pull off even his worst one.

[@Mutex117]

Your tutorials are so in depth, yet simple to grasp. No other channels come close. You have made a huge difference in my espresso skills. Thank you!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! So stoked they are helping you so immensely. Cheers!

[@mahaalsamary3417]

Can you tell us from where did you get the pitcher?

[@LanceHedrick]

Sure! As noted in the video, I get it from slow pour Supply!

[@rachelhowery2466]

I have been watching all your videos and it is obviously sticking in my mind because at 12:40 you swirled and then tapped! You didn’t end on a swirl! But you’re a freaking master so it doesn’t even make a difference for you. Thank you so much for these tutorials!! Watching these videos has completely changed my way of pouring lattes and I am actually already seeing huge improvements after 1 day.

[@sxd-215]

whoops, should've read the comments first. I noticed this too! Guess he did it twice, again at 14:00, but that's how you know you're a pro that does it doesn't affect the outcome.

[@pandaphotography6282]

I really love your videos they are so high production and suuuuuper well explained and hear me out, I really don't wanna be nit picky or anything but in part 1 you said to never start pouring when you ended on a tap. 2:23 First thing I noticed since I've watched part 2 right after part 1. Keep up the great work!! :)

[@GrandStudable]

This top 10 mistakes series was amazing. I realized I was making almost every mistake haha. And it's so useful to see it happening, in order to be able to correct it. My designs were always crooked and never symmetrical and I just could not understand why... Now I know, I was claw gripping quite intensely... Thank you, Lance!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! So happy the series helped you! The support is much appreciated.

[@marcthelegend1]

I just finished watching part 1 and laughed at the end where you were starting to feel the effects of all the lattes you had, then noticed you're wearing the same outfit as pt 1 so I assume they were recorded back to back. Respect for surviving all that and still offering incredibly useful tips!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Yes. All in the same day 🤣 It was a rough one lol

[@TheMattist]

from around the 4 minute mark, you need to play the video at 0.75x speed for it to go back to normal speed

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh really? Do I speed up? Lol

[@TheMattist]

@@LanceHedrick You could tell the coffees were hitting for sure 😁 Super super helpful video though, thank you!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Love it. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@chrisdturner]

One day I hope my pours look as good as his 'bad' ones! Awesome content though, so well explained.

[@LanceHedrick]

Appreciate that! Thanks so much for the support

[@tombrazier6172]

Thank you for these videos. I have been making mediocre latte art for many years. It impresses my friends but would not be good enough to serve in a shop. As I watch these videos it's pretty much a check list of "Oh I do that" and "Oh I do that"...!

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! I hope you see some quick improvement!

[@tombrazier6172]

@@LanceHedrick Well you know how it goes. You fix one thing and that makes another error worse! My contrast and edges have improved dramatically. Now I am having to relearn other aspects to get the design back in the middle of the cup rather than all crowded into the edge. Some of your other top tips cover that but I cannot take the amount of caffeine needed to practice it as much as I'd like to.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! That makes sense! Well, I'm glad there is at least progress

[@annabananna44]

Thank you for making such great classes! I never thought I would be interested in learning how to make art with my new espresso maker. I am now learning how to have a glossy latte and make it beautiful because of your talents! God Bless!

[@takitanaka]

I'm a claw-gripper! Thank you for this.

[@Jo-bo1mp]

What a fantastic video! You are such an amazing teacher!

[@zamilazmi1234]

SIR, YOURE THE BEST. GOD BLESS, THANK YOU

[@dangrealy6455]

Easily the best and most comprehensive instruction of how to correct art errors I have ever seen. I definitely do some of these errors and it finally explains my issues. Thankyou

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to check out part 2!

[@ScoffMathews]

@@LanceHedrick caffeine hit too hard, this is already part 2!

[@LanceHedrick]

Lol oh my. I need to sleep haha!

[@mavericktechreview1250]

When I need help on latte arts you are the channel I will turn to. Guess what. Your channel has helped me to grasp how to steam milk properly.

[@ciamber]

Dude so clear so c l e a r in every video. Pure value.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you again!

[@Friends908]

This is the best latte art video I have seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@jacqueowens9435]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen yet in the latter art world. Subscribed right away!

[@sxd-215]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips! Can't wait to put it in practice. 14:00 is an example of do as I say, not as I do haha. Never finish with a tap!

[@NamNguyen-of5dk]

Thanks for demonstrating the result of each mistake! Makes its real easy to troubleshoot

[@hodgesmt]

Another great video. Thanks for all the info and entertainment. You help me out a lot!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@haleyha5930]

Thank you so much for this series!

[@Fabienne1983girl]

Thanks a lot, for me your Videos are the best. I learned so much. Thanks from Germany

[@QuinCarter]

Epic. Thanks for this. I'm bookmarking this for watch later so I can refer to it when I get into a slump. Both of these are great for anyone interested in doing latte art. I'm also super impressed you were able to demonstrate the bad practice! That's going to help a ton of people, myself included! I'm guilty of most of these being self taught in quarantine as a home Enthusiast.

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm guilty of them, too, so no worries haha! Thanks for the support

[@roames107]

Lance thank you so much for this. I have every one of these issues. This is super helpful and much appreciated!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Glad you found it helpful!

[@Kiaulen]

I could watch Lance pour lattes all day

[@LanceHedrick]

haha! Thank you! I appreciate your support

[@reeganpayne5443]

I have the odd claw hand. I've always had to mentally focus on not twisting my wrist as they are so flexible 😅 Thank you so much for these videos I will definitely come back to them 😊 I've asked the pros at my work "why does my heart do this?" Or "Why did it do that?" But they can't tell me 😭 You're a great teacher and I like your motto KISS 😇

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha thank you! I hope the corrections come easily..remember- have someone film you from in front to see!

[@Selbach555]

You are golden my man.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! The support means a lot

[@SMspazzle]

My favourite videos so far. Very insightful.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! That means a lot to me

[@swissb64]

Slow pour pitcher!💕💕💕

[@LanceHedrick]

The best!

[@charlesliu5080]

Thank you for the very detailed explanation of the common mistakes. Will hugely help my practice. Sure of it.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoy it and will take something from it!

[@william_kun7668]

Dude u r my savior

[@PetrPinkas]

The best coffee channel out there. Really. KISS FTW!!

[@LanceHedrick]

wow thank you so much!

[@sergisplerg777]

gold content

[@x3Dinosaures]

Thanks for the video!! helped me so much! I had issues with tilting the cup whilst pouring! this cleared it up to why my art was scrunched up and not wrapping properly. If possible could you please do a video on setting the base 'canvis' . I find that I'm super inconsistant and I would have white streaks or this super washed out brown colour before i pour my art.

[@LanceHedrick]

Makes sense! Just need to find that middle speed. Pour into the deepest part of the espresso from around 5-8cm away from the surface

[@zeeshanshaikh2725]

YOU ARE GENUIS!

[@LanceHedrick]

Wow thank you! Appreciate it

[@mariosapostolidis7341]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH US!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for being so encouraging! And for the support!

[@cheekster777]

Early drop on part 2. Watching… Thanks, Lance. 👊🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes! Trying to keep you all on your toes lol

[@kotak325]

Your tutorials are so awesome! thanks for the tip! love from Japan!

[@LanceHedrick]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@GVSAC]

You are my hero !

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@christophergreen2106]

That fast ripple looks quite cool actually

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Different strokes for different folks, for sure!

[@kadiatusesaylamin6888]

thank you so much sir I really enjoyed it

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting!

[@RB_0.77]

Good stuff as usual Lance. Thank you.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for watching and the kind words!

[@RMosMad]

Thank you Lance! Great and helpful content!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks, Rafael! Really appreciate the support

[@MikeM3]

Thanks, very informative.

[@LanceHedrick]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and the support

[@BluebirdCoffeeRoastery]

Another fantastic video. Keep them coming Lance 🤘🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! I'll do my best!

[@johndavidson402]

Best damn information that is useful and needed. This is helping me so much!!! You are the best!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Incredible! Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@mohammadnaser8055]

love the videos Lance, really one of a kind when it come to teaching as well. I would love it if you could give us some tip on how to train effectively and efficiently maybe without wasting a ton of espresso shots and milk for every try! I'm sure you'll have something in mind. Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Hey thanks! That means a lot. And just do a drop of dish soap in a pitcher of cool water. Steam like milk. Dust cocoa powder on top while in pitcher. Pour latte art. Can repeat up to 10 times before needing to resteam. Make sure to dust cocoa for each attempt

[@AndreGomes1987]

Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@rossmatheson4303]

Ooh you bad boy, you finished on a tap twice rather than a swirl on 9 and 10. I learned that from part one 20 minutes ago. Thanks for all the advice.

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm an absolute NOVICE! I'm ashamed. To the principles office I go, begrudgingly

[@rossmatheson4303]

@@LanceHedrick haha, fair play. Write "I must always finish on a swirl" 100 times. 😂

[@LanceHedrick]

In chalk or expo?

[@rossmatheson4303]

@@LanceHedrick as a Scotsman, I'd say chalk in honour of James Pillans

[@LanceHedrick]

Well. Crap.

[@louisjinhui1420]

Au revoir! Good good footage! 😆Worth recommending. I enjoyed this content. i like how you ended your video

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support

[@edmundmow6880]

🤘Thanks for tips! I know my mistakes now ❤️

[@LanceHedrick]

Hopefully you found it helpful! Thanks for watching

[@MarFor0]

Wooah! 7:03, swirl tap tap pour! You should never, I repeat NEVER, end on a tap before you pour. Please go back and see part 1 ;-)

[@PedroJohnston1]

Me: there's no way i make all 10 of these. Also me later: i make all 10 of these.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! I mean, same.

[@jordancrace]

Lance you are a fucking legend this is another awesome video. Always make things easy to understand

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you, Jordan! So stoked you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support and encouragement.

[@NDGG]

That's great thanks.

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm stoked you enjoyed it!

[@Acontinouslean]

I love this one 💓

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks, Matt!

[@bmares1986]

Yissss!! Thanks Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for the support!

[@user-pf5bo2nk2h]

Great vid, great explanations and in ways people can easily understand 👍🏼. Can I check the pitcher with the handle the "WPM" round or sharp spout? Thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

It is round spout! Thanks for the kind words

[@cosmicpotato69]

I love your vids sir

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support

[@sandylegge3251]

Lance: This looks awful! Me: Literally 10x better than anything I've ever poured :(

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh no! You'll get there, friend!

[@albertuslozen577]

I gotta say it. Nice mistakes!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Thanks for watching and the encouragement!

[@JonFairhurst]

Great videos! I’d love to see the intersection between this and the Decent review, Yeah, you can make latte art with most anything, but I would imagine that the experience of steaming milk would be totally different than a Linea Mini. The LM streams quickly, which requires skill, but it can be done while pulling a shot, which is efficient. The Decent requires two steps and it steams slowly. But is is more forgiving, or just frustratingly slow? Just because you *can* make latte art with anything doesn’t mean that it’s enjoyable or easy to do consistently well. Really curious how the steaming feels on the Decent in real life - and if the high power version would be worthwhile.

[@LanceHedrick]

Well, sure. I guess I'm just not picky. Steaming milk is second nature to me, so I kind of zone out when doing it. For me, steaming on something like a linea I guess would be "most enjoyable" because it is the quickest. But, I'm not picky. As long as the final result is awesome, I'm a happy camper. And, good for me, most every steam wand I've ever touched can make good microfoam that is tasty and integrates well with espresso. Everything outside of that is preferential fodder. As for the decent, it steams well. Quite quick- quicker than the Breville dual boiler, and the like.

[@gotubo]

Hey Lance, I’m getting hard time trying to make my coffee latte. My cups are Wall Glass 200ml/6.7oz . Do you think it is the main problem? It’s too small? Plz let me know, tkx

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

love the video but I can't help but think how time and effort goes into this steaming milk and pulling shots.

[@simeonthress5614]

I have that shirt too!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Such a good shirt!

[@somayehmoossavi4133]

👏🏻what do you recommend for a espresso machine for home? Thanks

[@LanceHedrick]

Depends on lots of variables! I do have videos up on some I love

[@mgrannas]

Great video, i make most mistakes! Could you put a guide up for a slow leaf pour? =)

[@jimmyliedianto8863]

Love your tutorial man! Love your energy too! Subscribed! Thanks for your quality content 👍 Btw, which is better? UHT or pasteurized milk? Half n half? Or? Appreciate your videos,man 🔥

[@LanceHedrick]

I prefer pasteurized whole milk around 3.5-4% fat

[@kellymcguinness1]

I love your videos, they are so helpful when learning how to do latte art at home :D did anyone ever tell you that you sound like Jim Parsons haha

[@LanceHedrick]

I have not heard the Jim Parsons reference, no. But I'll take his millions! lol Thanks for the support!

[@ScooterYY]

Cameraman so eager to wrap up they didn't let you finish talking at the end! 😂. Great video

[@LanceHedrick]

This always happens hahaha! I won't stop

[@a948212]

How did you learn all this? Is there a book or anything to learn from? Thanks for your videos

[@LanceHedrick]

Sadly, no book of which I'm aware. This was all self taught from Instagram haha!

[@Nootlest]

I loved this. I was wondering, what do you think about the curved Evo latte art pitcher? I have it, but the grip you need for it is very unconventional because the handle is curved.

[@LanceHedrick]

I do not like those pitchers. They hamper side to side flow quite a bit.

[@Nootlest]

@@LanceHedrick what would you recommend?

[@LanceHedrick]

I like WPM pitchers. I use slow pour Supply to get them. 15oz round spout is my favorite.

[@payne889]

Your mistake #8 demo's problem seems to be more related to how you aren't advancing the milk jug much, rather than not rotating the cup. In "bad vs good", there seems to be the same cup rotation happening.

[@butters6295]

Can you claw grip, but hold your cup at the counter-angle to counteract the flow to get symmetry?

[@LanceHedrick]

no. and that is because you cannot change the perpendicular relationship between gravity and down lol

[@tobyopferkuch4473]

Thanks, that was great. I'd love to see some tutorials on latte art in smaller cups and how to deal with that environment!

[@LanceHedrick]

How small? This cup is 6.7oz, or 200mL!

[@adaz240]

@@LanceHedrick Takeaway cups / tulip cups? -@adamscoffeeglasgow

[@LanceHedrick]

Secret to those is essentially pouring quickly. I've got some old take away pour videos on my IG. Just need to take into consideration that you won't be able to get a consistent canvas until the cup is about 3/4 full. Considering concretization, you need to pour quickly to beat the hardening.

[@adaz240]

@@LanceHedrick I always figured concratisation was due to amount of milk in cup..not due to time spent pouring

[@LanceHedrick]

Both. So, double whammy here. The longer milk sits, the more stiff it gets.

[@suchs4979]

just realised how low my standards for good latte art are LMFAO jokes aside though this pointed out quite a few mistakes that i make so thank you!

[@yanz011]

what is the content of your cup in ML and the size of your jug (in ML content) use?

[@giladbauman6927]

What cups do you recommend for buying?

[@LanceHedrick]

I love loveramics, not neutral, acme, created co

[@khianlimfoo9724]

Lance, do you think we can see a video of making home-latte art at home using milk frother. I am having trouble identifying how thick or thin the milk should be.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hey! Showing what milk should look like is difficult, and describing it from a frother is even more difficult. The best thing I can say is you should see no visible bubbles, it should look like wet white paint, and it should flow quite readily

[@khianlimfoo9724]

@@LanceHedrick Thank you Lance for your advice and videos

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks for the support!

[@jmcassis]

WOW! I made 12 of the 10 mistakes... By the way, did you drink them all?! 😂 Thanks a lot!

[@LanceHedrick]

I make them all, too! And of course not. Can't stand milk beverages (dirty little secret) gave some to the camera peeps and the people who live where I shot, tho lol

[@eamobyrne1]

I'm starting to wonder if I should do a degree in fluid dynamics to improve my latte art 🤔

[@maximumacannona]

This dude knows more about steamed milk than I know about anything.

[@Dont_want_to_be_recognized]

2:23 never end on taping

[@H0PEc]

Hi Lance, what size are your cups? thanks

[@LanceHedrick]

hey! i use 6oz mugs

[@H0PEc]

@@LanceHedrick impressive! You make them feel like they are bigger! Thanks again

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! It just comes with the years of pouring thousands of lattes and cappuccinos

[@makeme.coffee]

All the mistakes we have made. So difficult to achieve perfect symmetry.

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely. The unicorn

[@MrClaycorn]

how do i prevent my winged base for tulips or rosettas or rippled hearts from flowing apart if u know what i mean, like it just breaks apart and the end shape becomes not roundish like the usual

[@LanceHedrick]

Deals with concretization. Have you watched my ultimate guide to latte art and my ripple videos?

[@MrClaycorn]

@@LanceHedrick yes I have, guess I gotta watch them once more, anyway what does concretization mean

[@LanceHedrick]

Concretization is explained in the ultimate video. But, it refers to the rising viscosity of the liquid in the receiving cup as you continue to pour milk in it

[@ToroMateo]

Me: Woah! Nice Rosetta! - Lance: See that? Looks horrendous.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! High standards after years of pouring, I guess lol

[@chanuppuluri8726]

3:26 Now I know how to make a latte for Shrek. Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure! Ogres are like onions. They have Layers!

[@billinrio]

Just as most other people on the planet, I only have access to UHT milk. The stuff won't steam well, whatever technique you use.

[@melissasoon1510]

About point 10 (fitting too much

[@HaekalDaily]

Yesssssssssss

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks for the support!

[@HaekalDaily]

@@LanceHedrick sure 😁🤙

[@catacatahb]

Weird question but, does anybody know a link to the cups he uses? I like their shape, and size.

[@LanceHedrick]

They are no longer made. ACF Italy before they closed down and then relaunched. They no longer offer this style.

[@catacatahb]

@@LanceHedrick Thank you anyway my man. I appreciate it

[@LanceHedrick]

No problem! Closest cup would be loveramics or acme

[@thowi]

Who's drinking all that coffee btw? 😄

[@vynnski]

"when I'm whipping it out" --Lance Hedrick 2021

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh jeez. Need a book of out of context things I say.

[@JohnDoe-jp5py]

10:50 they call this one the discount junichi yamaguchi hahaha. Any chance we get a tutorial on his style? Or nicelys slosetta?

[@LanceHedrick]

LOL! Perhaps I'll do a video based on flow in the future focusing on the two extremes of Nicely and Junichi.

[@JohnDoe-jp5py]

@@LanceHedrick Haha that sounds like a pretty great video structure!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Will likely be a while away. I try to only occasionally sprinkle latte art vids.

[@paul742crew]

The fast one could be a drink from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 💀

[@ThingsIdRatherBeDoing]

I need a video where you correct a person that's bad. These videos are great, and I've seen so much, but the milk just sinks, or the foam floats, I cannot get the proper technique. Idk if it's the espresso or the milk but I suspect both.

[@LanceHedrick]

If milk sinks, either improper texture OR pouring too quickly OR pouring from too high. If the foam floats, it is too foamy.

[@ScoffMathews]

Wow you drank all of those? Guess my main mistake is not having the guts to practice more than ~4 per day. 😅

[@LanceHedrick]

No I did not drink them all. That would be a lot of milk

[@LanceHedrick]

Also, should be noted, no need to practice more than 4 daily. Since early 2018, I might pour 4 weekly, other than shooting these videos, in which case I only pour each example once.